Tornado Damaged Homes - Home Energy Pros2017-08-18T05:21:55Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/topics/tornado-damaged-homes?commentId=6069565%3AComment%3A40231&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=nowhat about a social media cam…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-27:6069565:Comment:401252011-05-27T00:26:44.289ZCarol A. Markellhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/CarolAMarkell
what about a social media campaign on rebuilding. Maybe you could get Habitat involved see if there are any local universities that have building science courses. Talk to Southface in Atlanta, FSEC in FL. It takes work, but might be worth it. Keep a running journal of what you are doing and talk Jim Gunshinan, Home Energy's Editor about an article. We have been publishing articles about rebuilding New Orleans for a few years now.
what about a social media campaign on rebuilding. Maybe you could get Habitat involved see if there are any local universities that have building science courses. Talk to Southface in Atlanta, FSEC in FL. It takes work, but might be worth it. Keep a running journal of what you are doing and talk Jim Gunshinan, Home Energy's Editor about an article. We have been publishing articles about rebuilding New Orleans for a few years now. Stacy that's a great idea, un…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-26:6069565:Comment:402352011-05-26T18:32:06.528ZSean Lintow Srhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/sls
<p>Stacy that's a great idea, unfortunately while Community Colleges might be good in your area and some others, they are almost worthless here. Occasionally a group with a grant (i.e. USGBC) might host a few classes (good luck hearing about them), but those are pretty rare. We do have a few groups like the local Habitat that promote &amp; put on the local <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=8v7hdldab&amp;oeidk=a07e3q1u17se943b127" target="_blank">Green &amp; Blue…</a></p>
<p>Stacy that's a great idea, unfortunately while Community Colleges might be good in your area and some others, they are almost worthless here. Occasionally a group with a grant (i.e. USGBC) might host a few classes (good luck hearing about them), but those are pretty rare. We do have a few groups like the local Habitat that promote &amp; put on the local <a target="_blank" href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=8v7hdldab&amp;oeidk=a07e3q1u17se943b127">Green &amp; Blue Conference</a>, but overall they are almost always limited to special grants to.</p>
<p>Craig, same offer - feel free to call or email me and maybe we can brain storm some ideas one day. As I love to joke about, there is a reason we are tied for 48th in the nation. One of the best ways is simply to get the info out, offer to do a few free seminars, blog about it, talk to everyone - it is a slow process in this state, but progress is being made.</p> Craig,
Writing commentaries f…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-26:6069565:Comment:402342011-05-26T18:28:07.117ZDavid Eggletonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/DavidEggleton
<p>Craig,</p>
<p>Writing commentaries for local newspapers to print near editorials might be good. Might certain office-holders or agency heads speak to the matter? Would a resolution have a chance of passing in the legislature?</p>
<p>At the right moment (whenever that is!), people might attend an educational public session put on jointly by you and your competitors. The mere fact of that cooperation would be attention-getting.</p>
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<p>Craig,</p>
<p>Writing commentaries for local newspapers to print near editorials might be good. Might certain office-holders or agency heads speak to the matter? Would a resolution have a chance of passing in the legislature?</p>
<p>At the right moment (whenever that is!), people might attend an educational public session put on jointly by you and your competitors. The mere fact of that cooperation would be attention-getting.</p>
<p> </p> How can we let the consumer K…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-26:6069565:Comment:402312011-05-26T18:10:51.462ZCraig McManushttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/CraigMcManus
<p>How can we let the consumer Know to push for things to be built right??????</p>
<p>I am in Alabama and a HERS rater ........... and have had NO calls from people who want to rebuild or renovate energy efficiently. It is VERY frustrating knowing what needs to be done but no building codes or energy efficient construction taking place. HELP please.</p>
<p>How can we let the consumer Know to push for things to be built right??????</p>
<p>I am in Alabama and a HERS rater ........... and have had NO calls from people who want to rebuild or renovate energy efficiently. It is VERY frustrating knowing what needs to be done but no building codes or energy efficient construction taking place. HELP please.</p> Good for you for thinking ahe…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-26:6069565:Comment:394602011-05-26T15:50:48.806ZStacy Sandhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/StacySand
Good for you for thinking ahead as your community rebuilds. I would highly recommend that you seek out training to become a HERS rater and BPI building analyst. Local community colleges are a good place to start. Also, talk with your local builders about incorporating building science principles into their work. I joined my local homebuilders organization.
Good for you for thinking ahead as your community rebuilds. I would highly recommend that you seek out training to become a HERS rater and BPI building analyst. Local community colleges are a good place to start. Also, talk with your local builders about incorporating building science principles into their work. I joined my local homebuilders organization. Man talk about a bunch of loa…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-26:6069565:Comment:401132011-05-26T15:41:23.507ZSean Lintow Srhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/sls
<p>Man talk about a bunch of loaded questions - yes it is a great opportunity to build &amp; push for better &amp; more efficient homes. In some cases, many insurance companies wont have a choice in the matter as the rebuilt or repaired structures must meet the minimum codes. Fortunately some cities like Vestavia Hills have adopted the 2009 IECC, with many more well under way. On the other side of the coin, many locations could care less, so it is up to the consumer to push for things to be…</p>
<p>Man talk about a bunch of loaded questions - yes it is a great opportunity to build &amp; push for better &amp; more efficient homes. In some cases, many insurance companies wont have a choice in the matter as the rebuilt or repaired structures must meet the minimum codes. Fortunately some cities like Vestavia Hills have adopted the 2009 IECC, with many more well under way. On the other side of the coin, many locations could care less, so it is up to the consumer to push for things to be built right.</p>
<p> Is it a great time to become an auditor, i would say you are in for a tough time in the Alabama market for numerous reasons. Is it a great time to learn more &amp; applying that info - always. Feel free to email me or call if you want to talk about the market in this area.</p> It may be smart to immediatel…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-25:6069565:Comment:402022011-05-25T22:20:43.971ZDavid Eggletonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/DavidEggleton
<p>It may be smart to immediately sense your preference of focus, repairs or replacement. If replacement, learn about <a href="http://www.passivehouse.us/passiveHouse/PHIUSHome.html" target="_blank">PassivHaus</a> as soon and as much as you can, and become at least an advocate for its acceptance. Start a PassivHaus group here if there isn't one; you don't have to be the expert to be the founder.</p>
<p>Whatever your choice, learn about best practices in hot climate design with respect to roof…</p>
<p>It may be smart to immediately sense your preference of focus, repairs or replacement. If replacement, learn about <a target="_blank" href="http://www.passivehouse.us/passiveHouse/PHIUSHome.html">PassivHaus</a> as soon and as much as you can, and become at least an advocate for its acceptance. Start a PassivHaus group here if there isn't one; you don't have to be the expert to be the founder.</p>
<p>Whatever your choice, learn about best practices in hot climate design with respect to roof color(s), shading, insulation and ventilation. Encourage people to replace what they lost with a smaller, but better designed/built, building.</p>
<p>It's wonderful that you wish to serve!</p> Hi Bill,
We published an ar…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-25:6069565:Comment:401042011-05-25T16:49:11.878ZCarol A. Markellhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/CarolAMarkell
<p>Hi Bill,</p>
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<p>We published an article last year about Greenburg, KS. I hope that this article will help give you some direction.</p>
<a href="http://bit.ly/jpE1fa" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/jpE1fa</a>
<p>Hi Bill,</p>
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<p>We published an article last year about Greenburg, KS. I hope that this article will help give you some direction.</p>
<a href="http://bit.ly/jpE1fa" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/jpE1fa</a>